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Selaginella arizonica Maxon is a plant in the Selaginellaceae family, order Selaginellales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Selaginella arizonica Maxon (Selaginella arizonica Maxon)
Plantae

Selaginella arizonica Maxon

Selaginella arizonica Maxon

Selaginella arizonica Maxon is a prostrate matted spikemoss with 5–20 cm stems that changes from bright green to gray with age.

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Genus
Selaginella
Order
Selaginellales
Class
Lycopodiopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Selaginella arizonica Maxon

Growth Habit

Selaginella arizonica Maxon plants grow in a prostrate, freely branching, matted form.

Stem and Branch Morphology

Their stems measure between 5 and 20 centimeters (2.0 to 7.9 inches) long, and bear short ultimate branches with slightly upward-curving tips.

Coloration by Maturity

Young individuals of this species are bright green, and mature plants develop a grayer color as they age.

Photo: (c) larivera, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by larivera · cc-by-nc

Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Lycopodiopsida Selaginellales Selaginellaceae Selaginella

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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